This month has been very active in getting our new Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Division up and running. We are pleased to welcome Robert Clark as the new Manager for this division. He brings more than 10 years of experience in OH&S, and prior to go2 he was the health and safety manager with the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.

On a related note, the week of May 3 – 9 is North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. This week presents an excellent opportunity for employers to reinforce and strengthen commitment to health and safety in the workplace. For some ideas, click here.

Wishing you the best,

Arlene Keis
CEO

Photo above: go2 CEO Arlene Keis gives a presentation on Web 2.0 to members of the Hotel HR Directors Association. Tourism and hospitality employers are encouraged to leverage go2's Web 2.0 initiatives in their recruitment efforts.

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